Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Crock Pot Recipe

This hearty and healthy Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie is slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot! Loaded with sweet potatoes, vibrant vegetables, and savory bulgur, this recipe is a comforting and satisfying meal for any night of the week. Easily adaptable to include ground beef for a heartier option. Perfect served with crusty bread and a dollop of sour cream (optional). Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 600 mins

Calories 186.2 kcal

Protein 10g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Crock Pot

2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 2 lbs)
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup bulgur
1 1/2 cups boiling water
Olive Oil
Onions
Carrots
Parsnips
Garlic Cloves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Cremini Mushrooms
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Vegetable Broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (optional)

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How to Make Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Crock Pot

**Make the Sweet Potato Topping:**
Peel and cube 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 2 lbs).
Boil sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
Drain well and mash.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and pepper to taste.
Set aside.
**Make the Filling:**
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup bulgur and 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Let stand for 20 minutes to absorb water.
While bulgur soaks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add 2 carrots (chopped), 4 parsnips (chopped), 1 onion (chopped), and 1 cup chopped mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 8-10 minutes).
Add 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Bring to a boil.
Transfer the vegetable mixture to a greased 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
Add the cooked bulgur and stir to combine.
Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the vegetable mixture.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the vegetables are very tender.
(Optional) For a cheesy topping: Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese over the sweet potatoes during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Crock Pot?

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Crock Pot takes about 630 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 600 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Crock Pot?

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Crock Pot has approximately 186.2 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Crock Pot?

The key ingredients for Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Crock Pot are Sweet Potatoes, Butter, Salt, Pepper, Bulgur, Boiling Water. See the full list with measurements above.